What brand of oil is everyone using and what interval?

[GeorgeJ]

Hello all...I'm going to be changing my oil for the first time on the Aveo and was curious to what everyone is using? I use Mobil 1 in my Trailblazer, Motorcraft Synthetic Blend in the wifes Mountaineer and was considering using only conventional oil in the Aveo? Any comments/suggestions? I use a 5000 mile OCI in the two SUVs but am wondering if I should drop my interval to 3500 or 4000 in the Aveo since it is a high revving 4 banger.

[Aveo07z]

I use the Mobil1 5W30 Full Synthetic motor oil, and filter @ 2500Miles(only because I tend to procrastiante ultil its 3000) My father is owns a dealer, and I have seen first hand that using conventional or even semi synthetic.. does leave residue ... but if your past the second oil change.. and have always run conventional .. the damage is already done and your wasting your money.

[GeorgeJ]

I use the Mobil1 5W30 Full Synthetic motor oil, and filter @ 2500Miles(only because I tend to procrastiante ultil its 3000) My father is owns a dealer, and I have seen first hand that using conventional or even semi synthetic.. does leave residue ... but if your past the second oil change.. and have always run conventional .. the damage is already done and your wasting your money.

Why only 2500 miles between changes? Isn't that a bit excessive? I've run dino oil in a number of vehicles without any sludge or varnish build-up. Maybe I'll go with Mobil 1 in the Aveo but I cant see spending the extra money when there are a number of conventional oils that meet the GM 6094M spec for the Aveo.

[genefitz]

I have my first Oil Change with this Aveo next weekend. I am planning on going with the Castrol Synthetic. Primarily because I have heard, on this board, of slight economy increases using Synthetic.
We will see on my trip to the bay area.

[Aveo07z]

Like i said... I aim for that .. but by the time i get around to it.. it around 3000 or 3500 .. but never more than that

[NYChevoo]

I'm pretty religious when it comes to my oil changes. I always use Pennzoil 10w-30 in the summers and 5w-30 in the winter. 3000 miles is time to change, but I have been to 3500 miles when work or life gets in the way.

[mikedudley17]

I use the Mobil1 5W30 Full Synthetic motor oil, and filter @ 2500Miles(only because I tend to procrastiante ultil its 3000) My father is owns a dealer, and I have seen first hand that using conventional or even semi synthetic.. does leave residue ... but if your past the second oil change.. and have always run conventional .. the damage is already done and your wasting your money.

you know you can go at least up to 5000 miles with mobil 1 right? it says it right on the bottle. unless ur talkin about the first oil change... if so..OK

anywho, mobil 1 every 5000 miles FTMFW! i plan on seafoamin here shortly as well, hopefull i can put up a nice smoke show for the nieghborhood.

[NYChevoo]

You know I use Seafoam in my BMW motorcycle and it makes a huge difference in smoothness of the motor, and mileage per gallon. I also notice that when I change the oil, its not a dark after 3K.

[Aveo07z]

Seafoam .... link?

[mikedudley17]

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